Weather Maps

Weather Maps

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a weather map?

Back

A weather map is a visual representation of the weather conditions in a specific area at a given time, showing elements like temperature, precipitation, and wind.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air that replaces a warmer mass of air, often bringing thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air that replaces a cooler mass of air, usually bringing steady rain and warmer temperatures.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are stratus clouds?

Back

Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket, usually bringing light rain or drizzle.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are cumulus clouds?

Back

Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that look like cotton balls and usually indicate fair weather.

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